unacceptable

Word parts

un- + acceptable

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA ^(key): /ˌʌn.æk.ˈsɛp.tə.bl̩/ or /ˌʌn.ək.ˈsɛp.tə.bl̩/ or [ˌɐn.æk.ˈsɛp.tʰə.bɫ̩] or [ˌɐn.ək.ˈsɛp.tʰə.bɫ̩]
• (US) IPA ^(key): /ˌʌn.æk.ˈsɛp.tə.bl̩/ or /ˌʌn.ək.ˈsɛp.tə.bl̩/ or [ˌɐn.æk.ˈsɛp.tʰə.bɫ̩] or [ˌɐn.ɪ̞k.ˈsɛp.tʰə.bɫ̩]

Adjective

Positive unacceptable

Comparative more unacceptable

Superlative most unacceptable

1. If something is unacceptable, it is not acceptable.

   Your actions are unacceptable, as such, you are expelled from the school.